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Auditions for the 2008 troupe will be held: Friday, February 15, 2008,
Eau Claire
Saturday, February 16, 2008, LaCrosse
Saturday, February 16. 2008, Madison
Sunday, February 17, 2008, Milwaukee
NOTE: Application Deadline has been extended to February 12, 2008.
Apply early to secure an audition time
KIDS FROM WISCONSIN MUSIC PROJECT
The KIDS FROM WISCONSIN show troupe has been
entertaining audiences all over Wisconsin, the Midwest and the nation since our
inaugural summer of 1969, performing contemporary pop songs, the music of
Broadway, contemporary hits, country, swing, jazz and many other styles.
Founded by Mark Azzolina with the support of the Wisconsin State Fair, the KIDS
FROM WISCONSIN has been officially designated by executive proclamation as
goodwill ambassadors of the State of Wisconsin by every governor since 1970.
Following a 17 day training camp, this teenage music group of vocalists, dancers
and instrumentalists perform up to 70 shows each summer and is featured annually
at the State Fair as well as many other venues across the state, the region and
the nation. The KIDS project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) project made
possible by funds from the State Fair, Lands' End and other
grants and donations.
A summer with the KIDS is one of the
most exciting and rewarding experiences an aspiring young performer can have.
Many KIDS alumni have gone on to wonderful careers in show business, performing,
music education, as well as many other fields of endeavor.
LOCATION
The KIDS FROM WISCONSIN organization is headquartered at State Fair Park, West
Allis.
SUPERVISORY STAFF
A highly professional and experienced staff of instructors provides the training
necessary to prepare members of the KIDS for a summer of performing. Our
choreographer, choral director, band conductor, musical arrangers and technical
director all help train performers in highly specialized routines, professional
arrangements and exciting stage presentation. Overall supervision,
training and direction is provided by producer, Mark S. Dorn, conductor,
professional musician, jazz clinician and university music professor
PERFORMING PERSONNEL
The troupe is composed of 33 student performers (20 dancer/vocalists with a 13
piece show band). Qualified males and females, between the ages of 15 and
20, regardless of race, color, handicap or national origin are eligible to
apply.
Candidates will be required to
demonstrate artistic talent, stage personality and choreography (singer/dancers)
at time of live audition.
MANNER OF SELECTION & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Selection for the limited number of positions will be on a competitive basis.
Applicants must submit an official application form (copy of this web site's Audition
Application page is acceptable) available from school music department or
the KIDS organization. Recommendations are strongly encouraged but not
required. All applicants must submit a photo for
identification purposes. Application must be received no later
than February 12, 2008.
Vocalists/Dancers
Openings exist for all voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor and bass/baritone.
All auditioning vocalists must be prepared to sing 1 contemporary song (4 minutes or less) - pop, Broadway,
vocal jazz, etc.
Instrumentalists
Openings exist for the following instrumental
chairs:
- trombone (tenor and bass)
- trumpet
- woodwind (tenor and alto sax with clarinet and flute
doubles)
- keyboard/piano (with synthesizer knowledge
important)
- electric bass
- guitar
- trap set
- auxiliary percussion
Audition candidates should be prepared to play scales, a solo (jazz or
popular), an excerpt from a jazz band arrangement and sight read. Guitar
and keyboard should demonstrate chord knowledge. All
instrumentalists, including rhythm section players, will need to provide their
own instruments and equipment for live auditions.
PERIOD OF COMMITMENT
Members of the KIDS will report to the Wisconsin State Fair Camp on date advised
in letter of acceptance, approximately June 5. Immediately following the
training period the group will be available for performances throughout the
summer terminating on Labor Day. Schedules will be furnished as early as
possible following booking confirmations.
CAMP AND TOURING
While at the training camp, members will receive
room and board free of charge. Group travel will be by chartered bus
beginning and terminating at State Fair Park unless otherwise permitted or
directed by KIDS staff.
During tour, members will receive a
weekly expense allowance (per diem). Transportation will be furnished to
and from performance sites with all trips origination at State Fair Park.
Housing is also furnished on tour as are occasional meals. Members will be
required to pay for other meals.
WARDROBE AND EQUIPMENT
Members will be provided necessary wardrobe to be worn during performances or
for other purposes as directed. Hang-up type, heavy duty clothing bags are
furnished for traveling. All players will be expected to furnish their own
instruments and to keep them in proper playing condition at all times.
EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES
Rules and policies will be made in the best interest of the member, the
organization and over-all program of the State of Wisconsin. Each member
is an official goodwill ambassador of the State of Wisconsin, and because of
this unique distinction a great measure of self-discipline must be exercised at
all times on and off stage. Infraction of any rules, regulations policies
or standards set forth by the KIDS organization will result in consequences,
including but not limited to loss of privileges, reprimand and possible
dismissal.
MEDICAL-HEALTH CERTIFICATE
Members will be required to furnish a Medical/Health
certificate signed by a licensed physician that he or she is able to take part
in strenuous stage and dance routines and rigorous and frequent bus travel.
Certificates must be submitted to camp office prior to reporting date.
To become a member of this exciting youth group
You must:
- Be a resident of the State of
Wisconsin. College residency accepted.
- Have parent's permission.
- Be between the ages of 15-20 years old
at the time of auditions.
- Compete at the annual auditions.
- Be willing to represent the
"image" of the Kids From Wisconsin.
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